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Page 1 Broadcast-Quality Up/Cross/Downconverter Installation and Operation Manual Edition B 175-100159-00...
Page 3 Broadcast-Quality Up/Cross/Downconverter Installation and Operation Manual Edition B December 2009...
Page 4: Copyright Information
Copyright Information Copyright © 2009 Harris Corporation, 1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32919-0001 U.S.A. All rights reserved. This publication supersedes all previous releases. Printed in Canada. This product and related documentation are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use, copying, distribution, and decompilation.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Signal Flow ......................6 Chapter 2: Installation Preparing for Installation ..................7 Electrical Requirements ................... 7 Environmental Requirements ................7 Rack Mounting ......................8 Jumpers ........................10 Selecting an External Balun .................. 12 X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 6 Making Required Hardware Connections ............13 Setting IP and Subnet Mask Addresses ............13 Changing the PC Network Settings ............... 16 Remote Control of the X50 ................... 18 Preparing for Remote Control via Control Panel ........... 19 Selecting a Remote Unit to Control ............... 19 Configuring for Web Browser Control ............
Page 7 Label ........................64 Appendix B: Audio Bit Manipulation Overview ....................... 65 Channel Status Bits ....................66 Validity and User Bits ................... 67 Miscellaneous Data ....................68 Index Keywords ....................... 69 X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 9: Preface
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the X50 Up/Cross/Downconverter. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the installation, setup, and/or operation of X50 Up/Cross/Downconverter. Revision History Table P-1. Document Revision History Edition...
Page 10: Writing Conventions
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and Note troubleshoot problems Obtaining Documents Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a document. viii X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 11: Unpacking/Shipping Information
Product Servicing Except for firmware upgrades and jumper selections, the X50 is not designed for field servicing. Return the X50 unit to the Harris Customer Service Center for all hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs. Returning a Product...
Page 12: Restriction On Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Directive
July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure P-1. Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Symbol X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 13: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive
Contact your local Sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure P-2. Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Symbol X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 14: Safety
Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present. CAUTION Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Product Features The X50 is a standalone up/down/cross converter in a 1-RU format. The X50 can provide broadcast quality multi-standard conversion along with support for aspect ratio change and AFD processing, closed captioning processing, video processing amplifier and video frame synchronization and delay, with built-in color correction.
Page 16: Outputs
Video proc amp controls • Color correction ANC Processing • Trans-coding of CC or TT according to input and output video formats • WSS, VI, and AFD processing: detection, insertion or re-insertion X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 17: Audio Processing
BNC-to-DIN 1.0/2.3 AES interface cable page 12 for suggested AES baluns. Harris recommends the OREMTOOL for removing 1.0/2.3 FPB connectors on the X50. This product is available from White Sands Engineering. See page 5 in the following document: http://www.whitesandsengineering.com/downloads/catalog.pdf X50 Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 18: Front And Back Views
Front and Back Views Figure 1-1. Front and Back Views Pinouts Ground Figure 1-2. Female Back Panel Data Pinouts Ground Out4 Out3 Out2 Out1 Figure 1-3. Female Back Panel GPI Pinouts X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 19: Packing List
Ch3b Ch4a Ch4 b Figure 1-4. Female Back Panel Analog Audio Input and Output Pinouts Packing List • X50 frame with two power supplies • AC Power cords (2). • X50 Documentation CD-ROM package. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation
Electrical Requirements The X50 power supplies have a universal input of 100-240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz (nominal), 75 W. There is no voltage selector switch. Each frame has space for two power supplies; however, a single power supply can meet the requirements of a fully-loaded frame.
Page 22: Rack Mounting
Although the pre-installed frame-mounting ears provide the main support for the X50 within a rack, you must install arms, brackets, and a cable relief bar at the rear of the unit to support the weight of cabling and frame stacking.
Page 23 Figure 2-4 on page Figure 2-4. Attaching the Cable Relief Bar 4. Push the X50 into the front of the rack, and attach the frame’s front-mounting ears to the rack using the appropriate screws (not provided). X50 Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 24: Jumpers
11). There are eight jumpers for this purpose, located near the rear of the main board inside the X50. (The default setting is Hi-Z.) The diagram on the circuit board shows how to align the jumpers. To access the jumpers, follow these steps: 1.
Page 25 Do not attempt to adjust the LEDs located on the left side of the control panel. These are fixed circuit board LEDs. Figure 2-7. Re-Aligning Rubberized Light Tubes X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 26: Selecting An External Balun
Chapter 2: Installation Selecting an External Balun The following baluns from Neutrik are recommended for the unbalanced-to- balanced AES connections on the X50: • NADITBNC-F: Female chassis XLR 110Ω input to female BNC 75Ω output http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_309314683/NADITBNC-F_detail. aspx • NADITBNC-M: Female BNC 75Ω input to male chassis XLR 110Ω output http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_2044239418/NADITBNC-M_deta...
Page 27: Configuring Network Settings
Setting IP and Subnet Mask Addresses To allow devices to communicate on a network, you need to set all X50 devices to the same subnet (network location). When shipped, X50 units are configured with the same default IP (device identifier) and subnet addresses. These addresses need to be changed so that each unit is uniquely identified and the network location of all units is accurately reflected.
Page 28 The following procedure summarizes the required steps: 1. Apply power to the first X50 unit with a frame-mounted local control panel. When ready for configuration, the main X50 menu shows on the display screen.
Page 29 6. Ensure that all configured X50 units are detected on the network. To do this, press Remote on the front panel. All X50 units configured with the same subnet mask address will display (you will see a list of all detected IP addresses).
Page 30: Changing The Pc Network Settings
PC network settings. Follow these steps to change the settings: 1. Change the IP Address of the PC to match that of the X50, by following theses steps: a. Click Start > Settings and then click Control Panel.
Page 31 Chapter 2: Installation h. Enter the same Default Gateway number as the one on the X50, or leave blank. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties box, and then close the two Local Area Connection boxes. 2. Verify the network settings were accepted by following the ipconfig procedure, as described below: a.
Page 32: Remote Control Of The X50
Chapter 2: Installation Remote Control of the X50 This section provides the following general configuration procedures: • “Preparing for Remote Control via Control Panel” (below) • “Selecting a Remote Unit to Control” on page 19 X50 broadcast-quality up/cross/downconverter 3rd party hub or switch...
Page 33: Preparing For Remote Control Via Control Panel
You can remotely control all X50 units that share the same subnet. Follow these steps: 1. Ensure all connections and network settings have been made. 2. On the X50, press the Remote button to bring up a list of available units for control (see Figure 2-11).
Page 34 6. To switch to another unit, or to control the local device you are physically operating, press the Remote button, and then select a new device to control. 7. Select <local device > to resume normal single-unit operation. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 35: Configuring For Web Browser Control
Address, Location, or URL field of your Web browser (the name of the field depends on the Web browser you are using). For example, type the following to control an X50 unit with this IP address: http:// 192.168.100.250 X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright ©...
Page 36: Configuring Snmp Support
Devices that support SNMP will have an SNMP tab in the Configuration window. To configure an X50 that supports SNMP, follow these instructions. 1. While your CCS software is in Build mode, right click on the X50 and choose Configuration.
Page 37 4. (Optional) If you wish the device to reboot automatically when you send the new configuration to it, place a check beside Reboot device after performing transfer. 5. Click Write to send the new configuration to the device. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 38 Modifying an SNMP Trap Destination To modify a trap destination, follow this procedure: 1. In the Trap Destinations IP Addresses list, click on the item you would like to modify. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 39: Configuring Third-Party Snmp Software Control
2. Load the leitch.mib file into your SNMP browser/control software. This MIB sets up the basic structure for product specific Harris MIBs. It can be found under the Private > Enterprise branch, and sets up the leitchProducts and leitchCommon sub-branches.
Page 40 Your browser should now be able to connect to the SNMP agent running on the X50 unit. If you wish to receive traps, start up the trap receiver in your MIB browser software. Note To verify that your configurations are correct, you can walk MIB2.
Page 41: Monitoring And Control Using Mibs
Conformities A group of standard MIB information that guarantees that the MIB conforms to standard SNMP format To view a complete list of the parameter settings on the X50, walk the MIB for that X50, walk the X50 at an IP address, or walk the X50 type.
Page 42 Chapter 2: Installation Navigating Parameters in a Leitch MIB X50 MIBs make it possible to view a parameter’s range, walk a device or a frame, or receive alarm traps for a device (see Figure 2-16). For details on accessing these features, see the documentation that accompanies your third-party control software.
Page 43: Chapter 3 Controls
X50 Web browser Front Panel Controls The X50 supports local and remote front panel control, CCS software, CCS-enabled controls panels, SNMP, and web browsers. At the control panel, you can change parameters using the rotary switch, push buttons, status LEDs, and VFD.
Page 44: Pushbuttons
Exits from one level in the parameter tree to a higher lever in the tree Default Resets all of the X50 parameters to their default values, and flashes when you have selected a default value for a parameter (to reset all of...
Page 45: Main Menu Items
Note When you disable Advanced Controls in the System Setup menu, those controls are hidden from view in the web browser. Figure 3-2. Web Browser With Advanced Controls Disabled X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 46 Similarly, after disabling the Advanced Controls mode, you should refresh the browser to have the full set of menu items disappear on the left panel. Otherwise, these menu items will bring you to blank pages. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 47: Aspect Ratio Conversion
Signalling (WSS) are different systems in which embedded data automatically control the output aspect ratio. When you set ARC Preset to AFD, AFD-ALTR, VI, VI-ALTR, WSS, or WSS-ALTR, the X50 converts the aspect ratio according to the upstream AFD, VI, or WSS code.
Page 48 Figure 3-5 on page 36 Figure 3-6 on page 37 show the different AFD, VI, and WSS code selections. Figure 3-4 on page 35 explains the meanings of the diagrams. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 50 Image with a 16:9 aspect ratio and with an None 16:9 L A 4:3 alternative 4:3 center as a vertically centered letterbox in a 4:3 coded frame Figure 3-5. AFD Descriptions for 4:3 X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 51 Image with a 16:9 aspect ratio and with 16:9 A 4:3 None an alternative 4:3 center in a 16:9 coded AFD Code: 1111 frame Figure 3-6. AFD Descriptions for 16:9 X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 52: Output Afd, Vi And Wss
For example, in upconversion mode, an upstream signal with an AFD code of 1000 indicates the output will be a full frame 4:3 image. The X50 creates a 4:3 Pillar Box arc, and the output HD image becomes a 4:3 pillar box. The resulting AFD code becomes 1001 (4:3 center).
Page 53 16:9 L 16:9 Center 14:9 L 14:9 Center 4:3 A 14:9 Full A 14:9 16:9 L A 14:9 None None 16:9 L A 4:3 Figure 3-7. 4:3 to 16:9 Conversion X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 54 16:9 L 16:9 Center 14:9 L 14:9 Center Full A 14:9 4:3 A 14:9 None 16:9 L A 14:9 None 16:9 L A 4:3 Figure 3-8. 4:3 to 4:3 Conversion X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 55 AFD Code: 1011 4:3 P A 14:9 None AFD Code: 1101 16:9 A 14:9 None AFD Code: 1110 16:9 A 4:3 None AFD Code: 1111 Figure 3-9. 16:9 to 4:3 Conversion X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 56 AFD Code: 1011 4:3 P A 14:9 None AFD Code: 1101 16:9 A 14:9 None AFD Code: 1110 16:9 A 4:3 None AFD Code: 1111 Figure 3-10. 16:9 to 16:9 Conversion X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 57: Closed Captioning And Dvb Teletext Captioning
Black Knee, R Black Knee, and GBR Black Knee Lock. Component knees determine the amount of additional gain applied to segments at the ends of the RGB transfer functions in the look-up tables. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 58 (the sum cannot exceed 100%) to produce the correction applied to the respective component. White Slope Normal white knee Increased white knee Decreased white knee Input Figure 3-11. Examples of Increased and Decreased White Slope X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 59: Black Stretch
Gamma correction is applied to the RGB as a simple power function, and is applied to each component independently. Gamma Correction 3.00 2.00 0.50 0.30 R, G, and B input Figure 3-13. Example of Gamma Corrections to R, G, and B X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 60: Custom Splash Screen
X50 switches to the next backup input. The adjustable range is between 0 and 5 seconds. If the Primary Input signal returns when the X50 is routed to Backup Inputs 1 or 2, the X50 reverts to the Primary Input signal. The Auto Route feature is only available in the Advanced Controls mode.
Page 61: Proc Bypass
Proc Bypass Proc Bypass is an option found in the SDI1 Out Format and SDI2 Out Format parameters. In the X50, this function bypasses the scalar and all processing (noise reduction, detail enhancement, color correction, etc.) but is downstream of the frame synchronization.
Page 62: Audio Metadata
The audio metadata may be inserted into the following outputs: • SDI 1 and SDI 2 (Methods A and B) • Serial port Once the source is selected, it applies to all of the outputs. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 65: Specifications
Chapter 4 Specifications Conversion Capabilities The X50 can convert any of the input signals and formats listed in Table 4-1 any of the specified output signals and formats. (The symbol Y indicates that the designated format conversion is supported.). Table 4-1. X50 Supported Conversion Formats...
Page 66: Video Input
-19 dBm -18 dBm Pathological (SMPTE 424M) Overload 0 dBm BER = 1E-12 against SDI matrix check field signals for video applications. BER = 1E-12 against PRBS 223-1 for datacom applications. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 67: S-Video
Table 4-6. Component Video Input Specifications Item Specification Format Betacam/SMPTE Connector BNC (IEC 169-8) Input level 1.0 V pk-to-pk Impedance 75Ω Return loss >40 dB, 1 kHz to 6 MHz X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 68: Genlock
• 1080i: 59.94/50 • 1080p: 29.97/25 • NTSC/PAL-B Analog Composite Signal type • ±300 mV Tri-Level Sync • SMPTE 170M (NTSC) Standard • ITU-R BT.470-6 (PAL-B) • SMPTE 274M (1080i, 1080p) X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 69: Video Output
SD: <0.2 UI peak to peak • Alignment jitter: • 3G: <0.3 UI peak to peak • HD: <0.2 UI peak to peak • SD: <0.2 UI peak to peak X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 70: Fiber (Op+Sfp+Tr13P Module)
Table 4-10. HDMI Output Specifications Item Specification Number of outputs • 525 • 1080p/23.98 Standards • 625 • 720p/59.94 • 1080i/59.94 • 720p/50 • 1080i/50 Connector HDMI Compliance HDMI 1.3 X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 71: S-Video
<0.5% ≤ 1.2° pk-to-pk Differential phase Y/C gain <1°, typical • <10 ns (NTSC) Y/C delay • <23.1 ns (PAL) Transient response <0.5% K Factor 63 dB, typical, luma ramp X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 72: Component Video
>40 dB, 1 kHz to 6 MHz • -0.5 dB to 5.5 MHz (Y) Frequency Response • -3.27 to 3.0 MHz (Pb/Pr) DC offset <0.0 ±5 mV Relative delay <±10 ns 63 dB, typical, luma ramp X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 73: Audio Input
DB-25, Tascam-style cable snake for balanced 8-channel audio Input audio level 28 dBu to 12 dBu (adjustable in 0.5 dB increments) Input Impedance High-Impedance or 600Ω, jumper selectable CMRR >80 dB @ 60 Hz, typical X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 74: Audio Output
0.15 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ≥80 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz >100 dB typical Crosstalk >90 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, typical Linearity <1.0 dB (-80 dBu to + 20 dBu), typical X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 75: Communications
RJ-45 Type 10/100 Ethernet Temperature The X50 requires an ambient temperature of 41º to 95º F (5º to 35º C) with a relative humidity of 10-90% (non condensing). Power Consumption The X50 operates at 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 75 W.
Page 76: Dimensions And Weight
8.45 lb. (3.83 kg), excluding rack and cable supports Height 1.72 in. (4.37 cm) Width 17.47 in. (44.4 cm); 17.60 in. (44.7 cm) with rear supports Depth 21.25 in. (54.0 cm) X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 77: Appendix A: Laser Safety Guidelines
WARNING Eye damage may occur if an optical instrument such as a microscope, magnifying glass, or eye loupe is used to stare at the energized fiber end. X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 78: Precautions For Unenclosed Systems
Lasers in the U.S. or outside the U.S., IEC-60825, Part 2. Label The label shown in Figure A-1 is applicable to Class 1 laser products. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Figure A-1. Label for Class 1 Laser Products X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 79: Appendix B: Audio Bit Manipulation
X50 modules. RX Key: N = not recognized, Y = recognized, S = recognized and stored or passed through or both TX Key: N = not transmitted, Y = transmitted X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 80: Channel Status Bits
[011] Max length - 3 [100] Max length - 4 [101] Max length [110] to [111] Undefined 6 to 7 Reserved Set to [0] 0 to 7 Reserved Set to [0] X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 81: Validity And User Bits
Passed unmodified 0 to 7 Calculated on output Validity and User Bits Table B-2. V-Bit and U-Bit Manipulation Bit Manipulation Remarks Validity (V) bit Passed unmodified User (U) bit Passed unmodified X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 82: Miscellaneous Data
Miscellaneous Data Table B-3. Miscellaneous Data Item RX Specification TX Specification Audio sampling frequency 32 to 48 kHz 48 kHz Audio sampling word length 16 to 24 bits 24 bits X50 Installation and Operation Manual Copyright © 2009, Harris Corporation...
Page 83 Status parameters 47 Australian TV closed captioning 43 Free TV Australia closed captioning 43 Auto Route feature 46 Front and back views of the X50 4 Back and front views of the X50 4 Gateway parameter 14 Backup input 46...
Page 84 53 conversion capability 51 Network settings 13 – genlock 54 GPI 61 HDMI output 56 Options for the X50 3 LAN 61 RS-422 61 S-video 53 temperature 61 Packing list 5 video input 52 PC network settings 16 –...
Page 86 Harris and Leitch are registered trademarks of Harris Corporation. Trademarks and tradenames are the property of their respective companies. Broadcast Communications Division 4393 Digital Way | Mason, OH USA 45040 | Tel: 1 (513) 459 3400 www.broadcast.harris.com Copyright © 2009 Harris Corporation...

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